1908.] PUBLIC DOCUMENT No. 73. 55 



In 1905 the trees in the residential section of this town were 

 literally loaded with gypsy moth egg clusters and brown-tail 

 moth webs. The numbers of the latter insect have been greatly 

 reduced, while the reduction of the gypsy moth has been most 

 remarkable. 



Following the cleaning of private estates and street trees in 

 the winter and spring months, each area of woodland was put 

 in condition for economical spraying operations. The use of 

 burlap, sticky bands and spraying gave excellent results in re- 

 ducing the number of the caterpillars. 



Much additional work has been done in the woodlands during 

 the fall mouths, and the town is in good condition for next sea- 

 son's work. A general burlapping and spraying campaign will 

 be needed here in 1908 to make further progress against the 

 moth pests. 



SWAMPSCOTT. 

 GEORGE NEWHALL, Local Superintendent. 



Under the management of the local superintendent, a gain 

 has been made in bringing the moths under control over a large 

 part of the strictly residential section of the town. The ordi- 

 nary methods of work have been carried out, and on the whole 

 have given good results. 



The residential section of the town is surrounded on the north 

 and west by woodland abounding with loose rock, ledges, etc., 

 which presents a serious obstacle to the economical handling of 

 the moth problem in this town. Until this woodland is prop- 

 erly brought under control by ordinary woodland methods of 

 cleaning, the residential section is liable to continued reinfesta- 

 tion. The work in this town the coming season should therefore 

 consist of the caring for territory already under control, the 

 removing of all worthless trees and the closing of cavities in 

 others, the clearing up of all blocks of woodland contiguous to 

 the residential sections, and as much more as time and money 

 will allow. 



WAKEFIELD. 

 W. W. WHITTREDGE, Local Superintendent. 



There has been considerable headway made in reducing the 

 numbers of the gypsy moth in the strictly residential sections, 

 particularly in the central part of the town. The Greenwood 



